~~ T-Top Conversion Story ~~ by Mister ~~ (Page 8/13)
420ponies JUN 28, 12:57 PM
What a great thread !! Well, I have taken the plunge.I have just got ahold of a complete t-top out of a '85 fiero SE I had found at a u-pull-it nearby. I even have a insurance card with the vin and it is a non-cjb? (no c&c anywhere), I went to the registry and found that out.The only thing is 1 broken handle (driver's side) , but I found it inside the car and think I can repair it. the seals look good, came out in one piece.I cut the entire roof off to save all the pieces. only the p- seals are toast.This will be going into a '88 formula. I also got all the interior trim plus a good dash. Now , what to do with the complete sunroof I have for it .........gotta round up all those parts!
420ponies JUN 30, 01:47 AM
Just an update,I did find the C&C logo on my t- tops. I was cleaning the tops today to see how good the glass was and if you angle the glass just right you can see it in the glass.Still can't believe I found this setup in the u pull-it yard.Started to take the rivets out of it also,going to get on this pretty soon.
AusFiero JUL 22, 05:11 AM

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Originally posted by 420ponies:

What a great thread !! Well, I have taken the plunge.I have just got ahold of a complete t-top out of a '85 fiero SE I had found at a u-pull-it nearby. I even have a insurance card with the vin and it is a non-cjb? (no c&c anywhere), I went to the registry and found that out.The only thing is 1 broken handle (driver's side) , but I found it inside the car and think I can repair it. the seals look good, came out in one piece.I cut the entire roof off to save all the pieces. only the p- seals are toast.This will be going into a '88 formula. I also got all the interior trim plus a good dash. Now , what to do with the complete sunroof I have for it .........gotta round up all those parts!



CJB codes are 88 only. That is why you found nothing. All T-Top Fieros are C&C. The earlier kits differ to the 88 ones, but can be fitted to an 88.
Fiero Vice JUN 22, 01:47 PM
MIster,
Thanks for this excellent post with greater details about t-roof.

Guys, I'm thinking about buying a Fiero with t-roof and some members recommend against it b/c of leaks, squeaks, and wind noise. According to one member, t-top cars tend to have more body/chassis flex, which results in squeakiness and wind noise with the tops in, and over time facilitates leaking of water. Then the water can cause the t-top frame components around the seals to rust, which only exacerbates the issue.

A 2002 Firebird with T-tops might not be as bad, and the C6/C7 Vettes are much better with the targa roof, but I'd avoid 80s cars with T-tops like the plague.

What do you guys think? Much appreciated for any feedbacks. Thanks, Mister, for your message.
pcgold JUN 23, 10:41 AM

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Originally posted by Fiero Vice:

MIster,
Thanks for this excellent post with greater details about t-roof.

Guys, I'm thinking about buying a Fiero with t-roof and some members recommend against it b/c of leaks, squeaks, and wind noise. According to one member, t-top cars tend to have more body/chassis flex, which results in squeakiness and wind noise with the tops in, and over time facilitates leaking of water. Then the water can cause the t-top frame components around the seals to rust, which only exacerbates the issue.

A 2002 Firebird with T-tops might not be as bad, and the C6/C7 Vettes are much better with the targa roof, but I'd avoid 80s cars with T-tops like the plague.

What do you guys think? Much appreciated for any feedbacks. Thanks, Mister, for your message.



I've got an 88 CJB. Only a few times have I got caught in the rain. No leaks. Sometimes when I wash it, there are a few drops that get in between the roof and the side windows but that would be from water under pressure.

BTW, great write up Mister.

[This message has been edited by pcgold (edited 06-23-2015).]

pgackeman OCT 06, 06:18 PM

Here I was wondering if it was possible to replace a sunroof with a t-top...

... and lo and behold, someone on Pennock's already did it.
bjm362 JUL 21, 05:43 AM
Awesome job and great thread! Fantastic looking car!!!
jjd2296 NOV 21, 09:41 AM
Well Misters car has made its way into my fleet! She will be fully restored to her old glory, with several upgrades. interior will be fully replaced with a tan interior, new 3.4 block and supercharged, manual to auto conversion (I have a 5 speed already need to diversify). New paint, lowered, clean engine bay, full zettner brake swap. Her is the progress to date. Surprisingly with 350,oookm on it shes fairly rust free, nothing in the trunk and only the lower rad support needs replacing.
jjd2296 NOV 26, 07:54 PM
Some more progress
pmbrunelle NOV 29, 10:08 PM
Are you running the Comp Cams Magnum rocker arms on your gold Fiero?